3 h. ago SC cautions delay in cases disposal erodes public confidence, undermine rule of law

In four-age verdict, Justice Shah says court must urgently transition toward a modern, responsive, and intelligent case management framework Notes judicial systems worldwide recognise delay not an intractable inevitability but a solvable institutional challenge ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for evolving the courts into engines of timely, transparent, and citizen-focused justice, calling […]

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3 h. ago SC cautions delay in cases disposal erodes public confidence, undermines rule of law

In four-age verdict, Justice Shah says court must urgently transition toward a modern, responsive, and intelligent case management framework Notes judicial systems worldwide recognise delay not an intractable inevitability but a solvable institutional challenge ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for evolving the courts into engines of timely, transparent, and citizen-focused justice, calling […]

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10 h. ago Supreme Court orders release of 39 foreign prisoners including Indians

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Review Board has ordered release of 35 foreign men and four women prisoners immediately, directing the government to send them back to their respective countries as they completed their jail term. The hearing of the case was held in the Supreme Court Lahore Registry. The foreign prisoners were serving […]

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31 h. ago Supreme Court introduces revamped 2025 rules to modernize legal procedures

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has officially unveiled the Supreme Court Rules, 2025, replacing the previous set of rules from 1980. This move is part of the court’s ongoing commitment to modernizing the judicial system and incorporating digital tools to streamline procedures in line with global legal practices. The new rules, which were formulated […]

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33 h. ago Tribunal upholds order against GCC medical centres, reduces penalties

ISLAMABAD – The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) order against 20 medical centres

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37 h. ago Sindh High Court moved over deaths of 600 citizens in Karachi dumpers’ accidents

KARACHI – A petition has been moved to the Sindh High Court against the recurring deaths of citizens caused by

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39 h. ago Supreme Court Rules 2025: Notices, orders, copies to go digital

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday replaced its 1980 rules with new Rules 2025 by marking a

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47 h. ago Our constitution stands as the embodiment of the aspirations of our people: CJP Yahya Afridi

A dignified flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday to mark the 78th Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, hoisted the national flag in the presence of Judges of the Supreme Court, the Registrar, officers, and staff. The ceremony commenced with […]

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51 h. ago Civil, military leaders urge unity, justice and resilience as Pakistan marks 78th Independence Day

President and PM says the day served as a reminder of courage, unity, and sacrifices that led to creation of Pakistan Pay homage to founding father Quaid-i-Azam, Allama Iqbal and leaders, workers of Pakistan Movement for their struggle and sacrifices Services chief reaffirm unwavering resolve to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, uphold the Constitution […]

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52 h. ago Wattoo blasts India for ‘running away’ from Indus Waters Treaty after Hague court award

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Moeen Wattoo on Thursday criticised India for seeking to “run away” from the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after its foreign ministry rejected a Hague court ruling to follow the accord in designing new hydroelectric projects on rivers flowing to Pakistan. Under the 1960 IWT, three rivers that flow westwards […]

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55 h. ago Private schools association to challenge Punjab’s summer holidays extension

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Management Association (APPSMA), with backing from parents, has announced plans to challenge the Punjab government’s decision to extend the summer holidays until August 31 in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC). The announcement was made on Wednesday following the provincial education department’s decision to allow […]

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67 h. ago Independence Day: Military leadership vows to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty, uphold Constitution

RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General

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3 d. ago Courts directs FIA to proceed as per law over blasphemy allegations against ex

Lahore court disposes of petition seeking action against former president over social media post LAHORE: A district court judge in Lahore directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to proceed under the law if any cognizable offense was made out after receiving the opinion of the Ulema Board on a petition seeking an FIR against former […]

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3 d. ago BHC seeks centre, Balochistan replies to plea against internet shutdown in Balochistan

QUETTA: The Balochistan High Court (BHC) on Wednesday sought replies from the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) and the Balochistan Advocate General (AG) to a petition against the shutdown of internet services in the province. A two-member BHC bench comprising Chief Justice Rozi Khan Barrech and Justice Sardar Ahmad Haleemi issued the directives while hearing […]

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4 d. ago CJP questions LHC’s decision to reject Imran’s bail petitions

Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi on Tuesday raised serious questions over the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to reject bail petitions filed by incarcerated founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, says in media reports. The Supreme Court (SC), while hearing eight appeals filed by the former PTI chairman, issued notices to the […]

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4 d. ago ATC orders Qureshi’s release cases after acquittal in two May 9

ATC orders forfeiture of properties belonging to PTI’s former governor Cheema, Dr Yasmeen Rashid, Ejaz Ch, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed, and other workers under section 7(2) of ATA LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Lahore on Tuesday issued a ‘warrant of release’ to the Kot Lakhpat Jail superintendent for the release of PTI’s Shah Mahmood Qureshi in […]

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4 d. ago PHC halts appointments of new NA, Senate opposition leaders till 15th

PHC bench issues notices to ECP, other respondents while hearing Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz’s pleas against de-notification PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued a stay order, halting the appointments of new opposition leaders in the National Assembly and the Senate following the disqualification and removal of PTI’s Omar Ayub and Shibli […]

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4 d. ago CJP Afridi questions LHC’s ‘final observations’ in Imran’s May 9 bail cases

Directs counsels of both respondents to assist the court with legal questions and complete preparations by next hearing on August 19 At one point, Salman Safdar requested court to allow him to speak at rostrum but CJP denied ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday questioned some of the observations made by […]

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4 d. ago Justice won’t bend to protests: Law minister warns May 9 offenders

ISLAMABAD – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Monday that those behind the May 9 violence must face justice, no matter their political influence. He warned that protest or pressure campaigns cannot undo a lawful court conviction. Speaking in the Senate during a heated session, Tarar said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is now dealing […]

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4 d. ago ATC orders property confiscation of PTI leaders convicted in May 9 cases

LAHORE – An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore has ordered the confiscation of properties belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders

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